How To Import a Classic JDM Car to the US

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  • Опубликовано: 5 янв 2025

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  • @jacksmith-ql3jo
    @jacksmith-ql3jo 5 лет назад +205

    $22,000k for a badass car that's only going to increase in value ? Of course it's a good idea!

    • @priestessbali
      @priestessbali 4 года назад +6

      It's gonna be worth $100k someday.

    • @2010LILROSS
      @2010LILROSS 4 года назад +1

      @C B yeah but that's cuz they're built.... You can find a supra for 30k fully stock with some external body mods

    • @BoleDaPole
      @BoleDaPole 4 года назад +1

      It'll be worth 1 million dollars one day

    • @christianoliver5244
      @christianoliver5244 3 года назад

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      I was stupid lost the account password. I love any tricks you can offer me

    • @renekohen3779
      @renekohen3779 3 года назад

      @Christian Oliver Instablaster =)

  • @darinsabre
    @darinsabre 5 лет назад +81

    There are several companies here in the states that have all of the paperwork done for you already. You can register in any state.

    • @averagecitizen863
      @averagecitizen863 5 лет назад +6

      Pretty sure it costs an arm and a leg tho

    • @Erevos85
      @Erevos85 5 лет назад +7

      it already does, at least you save a lot of time.

    • @voidprism_studios666
      @voidprism_studios666 5 лет назад +23

      @@averagecitizen863 JapaneseClassics, MontuMotors, ABautos. Are a few dealerships in the states. I got my skyline for around 12k. i usually see the s13's for around 11k-14k

    • @averagecitizen863
      @averagecitizen863 5 лет назад +2

      @@voidprism_studios666 that's an awesome deal congrats 👍

    • @rodrigobarron3048
      @rodrigobarron3048 5 лет назад +3

      @@averagecitizen863 look at JapaneseClassicllc on ig they sell them for pretty cheap

  • @Hpno
    @Hpno 5 лет назад +101

    shoulda driven it back and dealt with the paperwork at the border, woulda saved a ton of money lol

    • @Sebastian-eg5iu
      @Sebastian-eg5iu 4 года назад +5

      Would have been risky since he would have been driving it without registration or insurance
      Kinda scary to drive cross country with a foreign car that is not in your name

    • @Hpno
      @Hpno 4 года назад +6

      @@Sebastian-eg5iu No, that would be illegal and I'm sure you wouldn't make it but a few miles before you would get stopped and unable to continue without a tow truck.
      I had to get insurance through my own company on the car I was buying before I even left the states. That way I was able to go to the Canadian DMV with my proof of insurance and get a temporary registration so I would be legal and covered the entire drive back home (which was over 1k miles for me).
      A few hours of your own time spent doing research, making a couple phone calls and putting in the footwork can save you thousands.

    • @PokéPitstop
      @PokéPitstop 3 года назад

      @@Hpno any more tips that helps a lot bro thanks!

  • @nathanrosenblatt9964
    @nathanrosenblatt9964 5 лет назад +8

    I imported an Autozam AZ-1 from Japan to Tennessee and I spent so much on the back end of the car (everything other than the car) I worried I dug a financial pit but I learned three things from this video. 1: it's definitely worth just getting a service to do everything for you. 2: every DMV agent is a roll of the dice and don't take their words for how to do something because another might accept your paperwork as is. 3: being able to drive that car with a smile on my face makes it all worth while.
    But I am CONSTANTLY anxious that something will go wrong and I won't know how to fix it

    • @sparky0099
      @sparky0099 4 года назад

      Do you happen to have the an itemized list of costs. Or how you bought the car and how it was shipped etc? Any hidden fees with shipping it from Japan to US?

  • @GBrai-mu5zy
    @GBrai-mu5zy 5 лет назад +80

    "TECHNICALLY illegal" boy,that's a federal crime. 😂😂😂

  • @XCLUZEVO
    @XCLUZEVO 4 года назад +13

    How did you get the skyline in the country if it was “illegal”?

    • @JonathanLong
      @JonathanLong 4 года назад +2

      Know the right people man. Its not hard just expensive, most popular guy I know of, it cost about 8k on top of the cost of the car, then you got stress about constantly being asked about the legality of your car by not only other car guys but the feds

    • @coopsnz1
      @coopsnz1 4 года назад

      @@JonathanLong this low km is 2.5 million yen in Japan at auction

    • @romyan5382
      @romyan5382 4 года назад

      They do some sketchy "state-title" stuff

  • @urdad1984
    @urdad1984 5 лет назад +4

    Depends. Is it a high demand import car? Do you have a reliable importer? If its not in huge demand, its a really good idea. If u dont have a reputible importer, it can b a nightmare. I got my 93 Toyota Hiace from a very good importer n got 2x the car I could get here for the money, esp when needing seating for 6

  • @Cab00v
    @Cab00v 5 лет назад +66

    Wow, he picked it up right near Niko Bellic's place. >_>

    • @koolskater30
      @koolskater30 5 лет назад +11

      He can take his Silvia bowling now

    • @rezboadog369
      @rezboadog369 5 лет назад +2

      Take me to the little touge on Bohan, it's just up the road!

    • @ericspace121
      @ericspace121 5 лет назад +2

      I see I'm not the only one.

  • @derickj1976
    @derickj1976 5 лет назад +3

    This was an interestingly chaotic experience for you brah, but I know how you feel being a car enthusiast myself. I wouldn’t have spent that much for the particular car you have, but you love what you love right, and I’m not going to get inbetween you and your “Dream Machine homie”.😍👍

  • @iCarlyfan4534
    @iCarlyfan4534 5 лет назад +8

    Not to hate but like thats alot of trouble just to get a rhd car with different headlights than usdm

    • @rezboadog369
      @rezboadog369 5 лет назад +3

      With four wheel steering, a inline-4 turbo, and proof that it hasn't been beat to shit.

    • @jasmines5290
      @jasmines5290 5 лет назад +1

      Jdm life bro. You just dont understand

  • @asmrjayc6899
    @asmrjayc6899 3 года назад +1

    What website do I use to import a Jdm car ??

  • @DriverMotorsports
    @DriverMotorsports 5 лет назад +6

    Or just buy one from us, already checked out and a VA title ready for any DMV

  • @JKboi27
    @JKboi27 5 лет назад +10

    Very informative. So many people see the FOB price and think these low milage cars are super affordable. Fat chance

    • @divisiontv429
      @divisiontv429 3 года назад

      They are affordable if you live in that country.

    • @JKboi27
      @JKboi27 3 года назад

      @@divisiontv429 right, but the video is talking specifically about importing it to the states and talked about the cost associated with that. That's the whole point of the video

    • @divisiontv429
      @divisiontv429 3 года назад

      @@JKboi27 I was just stating why the misconception is so common. People see RUclipsrs in japan picking up S13s in japan for under 7k and think they can get that deal.

  • @CCK-jd8nc
    @CCK-jd8nc 4 года назад +4

    How easy is it to import a car to the USA from experience? I need more input before I import! I’m looking to import one of these:
    Nissan Skyline
    Mitsubishi FTO
    Nissan Fairlady Z 1991
    Toyota Soarer

    • @priestessbali
      @priestessbali 4 года назад +1

      It's not so bad. Just start the process and you will be finished faster than you think.

  • @minusmartin
    @minusmartin 3 года назад +1

    i absolutely love the whole story and faces. I’M GONNA DO IT

  • @divisiontv429
    @divisiontv429 3 года назад

    How do you find a car in a different country? Do you just look at Facebook marketplace in Japan? I’m very confused

  • @AshtonCoolman
    @AshtonCoolman 5 лет назад +1

    My importer, TopRank International Vehicle Importers handled all of my federal paperwork for my R32 GTR. That made the process in Texas very easy. I went to the DMV and voila. You shouldn't have had to go through that nightmare. Also Texas and State Farm insurance gave me no issues insuring the car.

    • @jdmdom369
      @jdmdom369 4 года назад

      JohnnyNismo what kind of stuff did you have to do to make it fine to drive does Texas has a smog or anything like that? I live in japan and I want to import my car to Texas when I get back?

  • @Matt_from_Florida
    @Matt_from_Florida 5 лет назад

    A little older than you. 1980 was the last year BEFORE uniform adoption of the current 17-digit VIN code. In the late 1990s I had a "pre-VIN" collector car, and ran into several problems with companies not able to deal with that because their computers REQUIRED a 17-digit VIN#. Something to be aware of.

  • @retigis4937
    @retigis4937 Год назад

    I’m getting a ks club Silvia is it a good car

  • @johnmaccoy4324
    @johnmaccoy4324 5 лет назад +10

    At least you know what to expect if you import another JDM car.

  • @TheAlexv6
    @TheAlexv6 5 лет назад

    I recently got a Mexican spec Jetta from a storage lot auction and the dmv just registered it in my name with a valid state inspection. Only problems I’ve had is trying to get insurance on it but my insurance company just manually inputed the vin

    • @TheAlexv6
      @TheAlexv6 5 лет назад

      Nick Name yea I’m in Texas but the thing is the car is now registered in my name and I have the title stickers and plates. I did not have to do any special inspections emission or anything. It’s a 2014 Jetta sport with the 2.5l 5 cylinder when getting insurance quoted they kept telling me if it had the turbo 4

  • @nathanblevins3627
    @nathanblevins3627 4 года назад

    So say your car your trying to import is a wrx subaru 2004. I can't drive it legally in the usa?

  • @epictacocatgalaxy4697
    @epictacocatgalaxy4697 4 года назад

    I want to import a right hand drive FC rx7 from Japan to Texas USA but I’m a little confused
    Do I go to a website to order it? How do I order it? And where do I go to get the car
    I really need help

  • @nihonracing1833
    @nihonracing1833 2 года назад

    Reasons I love living in Canada:
    1. It’s the friendliest county in the world (if you don’t count the French parts)
    2. 15 year import law
    3. My Nissan Stagea
    4. My Nissan Pulsar GTiR
    5. My Nissan Terrano R3mR Diesel
    6. My Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
    7. My Nissan Skyline R34 GTR
    8. The Mountains
    9. Pepperoni and Mushroom Hot Pockets.
    If you want to do a show on any of them (minus the hot pockets) hit me up, they’re all fun rides!
    P.S - If Nissan’s aren’t your thing don’t stress- I’ve got a pair of 2001 Honda Preludes… one is Turbocharged and the other is running a Jackson Racing supercharger.

  • @travismorrison2567
    @travismorrison2567 5 лет назад

    Why didn't you just look up rebuild shops and had the actual alternator rebuilt just another option for future thought

  • @albear972
    @albear972 5 лет назад +6

    That was an expensive old Nissan 200 SX with a weird right side steering wheel. Ever hear of the *sunk cost fallacy* ? I learned from it from my very first used car a looooong time ago. I got suckered into buying it and it cost me a hell of a high price to continuously fix it. I ended up junking it after wasting over $5,000. This video reminds me of that bad time.

  • @asmrjayc6899
    @asmrjayc6899 4 года назад

    WHAT WEBSITE CAN I USE TO BUY A JDM CAR 😭😭😭

  • @flovanhapert5814
    @flovanhapert5814 5 лет назад +43

    How can someone spend 22'000$ on a silvia 🤣

    • @DavK-zf3wo
      @DavK-zf3wo 5 лет назад +2

      Flo van Hapert spent 22k aud for my jdm s15 spec r

    • @waNErBOY
      @waNErBOY 5 лет назад +2

      because each year the price goes up

    • @somekindofmonkeyapprentice8697
      @somekindofmonkeyapprentice8697 5 лет назад +1

      waNErBOY and its like mint

    • @coopsnz1
      @coopsnz1 5 лет назад

      Mint one 1.500,000 yen in Japan

    • @luisrod106
      @luisrod106 4 года назад

      Yea but I would spend that on a evo lol

  • @gav240z
    @gav240z 5 лет назад

    It's a clean original example. Worth it if you plan to hang onto it long term.

  • @spanky4446
    @spanky4446 4 года назад

    ...isn’t it a manual? Why couldn’t he push-start it when the battery was dead?

    • @BlakouttheMM
      @BlakouttheMM 4 года назад

      Dead battery, yes. Dead alternator, no.

  • @joelstatosky1817
    @joelstatosky1817 4 года назад

    You could have cut corners in a lot of places like going through a united states importer, but this car is impossible to find in the U.S in that condition. If you guys go through a U.S based importer it should actually be pretty easy. It will still be relatively expensive but not over 12k extra bad. Also when I know I'm going somewhere that I can't get instant help for my car best believe I'm bringing extra everything.

  • @Revo900
    @Revo900 5 лет назад

    Isn’t it way easier to just go through a Florida importer? Just curious.

  • @sikbug
    @sikbug 5 лет назад +1

    I spy Sunset Park! I used to live there and went through hell with a R32 GTR myself. That shipping fee is nuts though, it's cheaper with RORO from Japan than that.

  • @awwiefpv
    @awwiefpv 5 лет назад

    Would it be a similar step by step if I were to import a car to Illinois? I've been thinking about it for a long while.

  • @dabearcub
    @dabearcub 4 года назад

    The patience on this dude...

  • @azrifadli7900
    @azrifadli7900 5 лет назад

    Some euro cars at Zen Autoworks Cars in Canada that I saw all came from Brave International Auto from Japan

  • @gabekiakojori2392
    @gabekiakojori2392 5 лет назад +21

    Lowkey should’ve got that Celica GT-Four instead

  • @dfacedxa
    @dfacedxa 5 лет назад

    congrats. that silvia is beautiful

  • @ivyoh6078
    @ivyoh6078 5 лет назад

    even including all the headache and extra costs that's still not even a bad price for a car like that

  • @thisthingmint250
    @thisthingmint250 5 лет назад +2

    A 240sx seems so much easier to find but hard to find in stock

    • @ducknuts6146
      @ducknuts6146 5 лет назад +1

      RicerCivicsEverywhere! I have a stock 1990 S13 for sale HMU got it from the 2nd owner silver base model hatch 5 speed if anyone’s interested

  • @ChicaneMedia
    @ChicaneMedia 3 года назад +2

    Damn I live in Canada and I feel lucky I don't have to deal with all that if I want an S13 but now I realize that's not the problem. The cars just gonna eat my wallet away 😂

  • @lowedits5910
    @lowedits5910 4 года назад

    im over here trying to get an r34 in cali looking foward to paying a good 200k

  • @jracer7189
    @jracer7189 5 лет назад

    Register the car in Vermont.

  • @joelstatosky1817
    @joelstatosky1817 3 года назад

    How To Import a Classic JDM Car to the US
    ? Have a pro do it for you so you can get rid of the headache and then also be supporting the community

  • @solidsnakec20
    @solidsnakec20 5 лет назад

    next time use Vistec R Imports, save all this headache, they just handle everything for you, and title it in Florida for you too!

  • @danielribeiro2113
    @danielribeiro2113 5 лет назад

    Why do u need private parking ?

    • @tkmedia3866
      @tkmedia3866 5 лет назад +1

      Daniel Ribeiro many insurance co require it. Specially for classic and imported cars.

  • @sammyt8492
    @sammyt8492 5 лет назад +1

    I want to import a Mitsubishi evo 2 or 3 some day

  • @aaronm406
    @aaronm406 3 года назад

    Could you make a video on other cars that would be cool to import??

  • @coopsnz1
    @coopsnz1 5 лет назад

    Qs in Australia is $20000 mint example

  • @like2ROLL
    @like2ROLL 5 лет назад +2

    Could have bought a c6 zo6.

    • @ducknuts6146
      @ducknuts6146 5 лет назад +1

      james hawley I work for Chevrolet be GLAD he did not make that dumbass decision, he bought one of the best cars ever made W

    • @like2ROLL
      @like2ROLL 5 лет назад

      Ok, but he paid 20k for a 7k car.

    • @coopsnz1
      @coopsnz1 5 лет назад

      @@like2ROLL hahaha! Shit heap with high miles in Japan is $9200usd , not $7000usd

    • @coopsnz1
      @coopsnz1 5 лет назад

      @@ducknuts6146 1 million yen Japan high miles

  • @Bostonclassics1
    @Bostonclassics1 5 лет назад

    Awesome dude

  • @austinscriven2340
    @austinscriven2340 4 года назад +7

    Ok my dream is to import a r32 gt-r but after this video I'm like nahhhh

    • @bkw6329
      @bkw6329 3 года назад

      Just move to japan.

  • @resdyne9590
    @resdyne9590 4 года назад +1

    So there goes my hopes of importing a cheap 240sx from japan and daily driving it in cali. Might as well just save up for a 350z....

    • @Underliner07
      @Underliner07 4 года назад +1

      Why

    • @coopsnz1
      @coopsnz1 4 года назад

      There a ks in Japan for 1.5 milion yen, it stanced tho

  • @kenwebbsite
    @kenwebbsite Год назад

    "Yeah, probably so... " Too funny!!!

  • @scottrichardson6864
    @scottrichardson6864 5 лет назад

    Calgary represent!

  • @y.s8915
    @y.s8915 5 лет назад

    beautiful silvia

  • @adityasanthanam1945
    @adityasanthanam1945 5 лет назад +4

    Nice car. Sad what you went through to import the car. Also, RIP GTS.

  • @Almighty_cornholio
    @Almighty_cornholio 5 лет назад +2

    Well... State farm insured my Honda beat without issue

    • @Rotated
      @Rotated 4 года назад

      WE ARE FARMERS

  • @skeleton561
    @skeleton561 5 лет назад

    The s13 j is my dream car

  • @moooorph
    @moooorph 3 года назад

    Bro u have my dream car

  • @corvettevipergts84
    @corvettevipergts84 5 лет назад

    My 91' Det coupe is having it's engine & T28 turbo Rebuilt 😁

  • @willk3807
    @willk3807 4 года назад

    It's funny how it's illegal for me to import a car but I've seen my uncle drive right hand drives for 30yrs. The difference between him and us is he's a postal worker. I guess that's the "I'm a government employee" difference 😒 not cool man

  • @coopsnz1
    @coopsnz1 5 лет назад

    His car exact miles is 1.5 million yen in Japan

  • @coopsnz1
    @coopsnz1 4 года назад

    The getting rarer now , there one in Australia for $35000

  • @coopsnz1
    @coopsnz1 5 лет назад

    Start at 1,000,000 yen in Japan , they use to start at 500,000 yen yrs ago

  • @thatdopekiddcasper
    @thatdopekiddcasper 5 лет назад +1

    If u live in Cali don't even bother, unless you find an importer who takes care of the paper work for you like topranks but it's usually a $6000-8000 fee on top of the price of the car sorry Californians :(

  • @aroned3737
    @aroned3737 5 лет назад +1

    Luckily I live in Canada 🇨🇦 😎😀😅😃😃😄😁

  • @thingwillchange8741
    @thingwillchange8741 4 года назад

    Im planning on important from Japan its cheaper than jdm cars here

  • @FalbereChan
    @FalbereChan 5 лет назад

    $22,000 can you even find a 240SX this clean at that price? DOUBT

    • @coopsnz1
      @coopsnz1 5 лет назад

      1991 ks 1,355,000 yen in Japan

  • @Sunny2456-
    @Sunny2456- 5 лет назад

    I mean my r33 gtr I bought for just shy of $30k in Japan is going to end up costing me $37k in total once it's titled and registed next February. The tires and rims you had were optional and isn't the same in each car. That might be excessive for a 25 year old car, and I haven't had to deal with all the paperwork yet, but just like you I'd do it again. The Silvia you bought is lovely BTW - great find and good luck!

    • @coopsnz1
      @coopsnz1 5 лет назад

      I check prices in Japan mint ks with 100000km 1.700,000 yen

  • @MK-jw8zo
    @MK-jw8zo 5 лет назад

    DMV yap other name is wast of time. Very informative. Thank you for the video.

  • @UchihaVengeance-
    @UchihaVengeance- 4 года назад

    Can I have the job you have please

  • @kanestehley2026
    @kanestehley2026 3 года назад

    Yo you killed me at the end.. lmaoooo

  • @keltechindustries20901
    @keltechindustries20901 5 лет назад

    I know I wouldn’t do it and I was a z32 twin turbo.

  • @kranze8739
    @kranze8739 5 лет назад +4

    Me: *Doesn’t even live in the US*
    Also Me: *Watches Video*

  • @coldbrewshawty
    @coldbrewshawty 5 лет назад

    my buddy just got his s15 here and let me detail and polish it, title also says 2001 nissan other lmao

  • @bartismoellis1052
    @bartismoellis1052 5 лет назад

    I just got home to Oregon while driving my 1994 Mitsubishi Delica from Canada. I paid $11,000.00 U.S and $ 280.00 to register it the only paper work I needed was the Canadain registration $163.00 and the customs paper work along with $263.00 for import duties. But a very easy process I would do it again in a second.

  • @Ricardargas-dy9tf
    @Ricardargas-dy9tf 5 лет назад

    22k well spend. Even if it were more it's totally worth it

    • @coopsnz1
      @coopsnz1 5 лет назад

      1991 ks 1,500,000 yen in Japan

  • @Brand-yk6dw
    @Brand-yk6dw 5 лет назад +4

    Isn't this the same guy who did the verge PC LMFAO

  • @96st206
    @96st206 5 лет назад +3

    Don't let his DMV experience speak for everyone. That's what happens when you live in a Nazi state like NY. I have registered RHD cars in TN and FL. All I needed was US title and insurance like any other car. Sucks for you

  • @redmustang83
    @redmustang83 5 лет назад

    It's always worth it

    • @stigmsr1
      @stigmsr1 5 лет назад

      If you want to be the fastest postman in your area. I'm just kidding ;-) Best of luck with your car.

  • @TheDementation
    @TheDementation 5 лет назад +1

    Not worth the money unless youre willing to put a lot of money into it and only drive it on the weekends. Anyone else looking at this, go buy a modern second hand sports car.

  • @roblu9933
    @roblu9933 5 лет назад

    Didn't they change it to 35 yrs now?

  • @rodriguez8572
    @rodriguez8572 5 лет назад +2

    bruh to much for a Silvia

  • @ytnommah3983
    @ytnommah3983 4 года назад +2

    5:38 MEGA OOOOOOF

  • @theepicfailgamer6317
    @theepicfailgamer6317 5 лет назад +1

    u mean the one from initial D btw good for u man after 22k ouch, don't want a douche or anything but u do know dat theirs a Japanese classic car dealer in Virginia right?

  • @WonderBread918
    @WonderBread918 5 лет назад

    Dont teach the girlfriend you wont get your car back lol

  • @mosmith3026
    @mosmith3026 5 лет назад +2

    $22k for a S13!? Think I'll just build an SR20DET for my $800 93' 240sx coup

  • @iketanikoichiro3519
    @iketanikoichiro3519 5 лет назад

    Can I have your s 13

  • @dazzaas4184
    @dazzaas4184 5 лет назад

    Iys not case silvia its k s or king as qs is queen na and the c
    Base no frills one i a j s or jack

    • @melokix
      @melokix 5 лет назад

      If you’re gonna type please use standard English I doubt anyone would be able to get what you’re trying to put down here

    • @dazzaas4184
      @dazzaas4184 5 лет назад

      @@melokix one error have a cry

  • @coopsnz1
    @coopsnz1 5 лет назад

    Australia mint one like this one is $30000

  • @Happypandabacon
    @Happypandabacon 4 года назад

    Not worth it go to thru an importer where they do all this stuff for you

  • @Subideable
    @Subideable 3 года назад

    Toro y moi

  • @PandA_show
    @PandA_show 5 лет назад

    Wants one that's original puts a touch screen radio 😂

  • @joelalimboyoguen8900
    @joelalimboyoguen8900 5 лет назад

    oooohhh Celica GT FOUR RC

  • @xslos
    @xslos 3 года назад

    I am having second thoughts

  • @huntingstill
    @huntingstill 5 лет назад

    Check out speedoconversionsolutions.com to change the speedometer over to mph.

  • @saturn0660
    @saturn0660 5 лет назад +7

    Oh hey look... a 240SX that you over paid for.. Because it's righthand drive.

    • @coopsnz1
      @coopsnz1 5 лет назад

      1 million yen in Japan before shipping costs , prices going up

  • @isaac-jv2ns
    @isaac-jv2ns 5 лет назад

    Most of your problems were because you live in NY... nevertheless for anyone else. GO FOR IT!

  • @dogdog4173
    @dogdog4173 5 лет назад +1

    $22k mmmm ídk man

    • @coopsnz1
      @coopsnz1 5 лет назад

      Mint one like this 1,700,000 yen in Japan